The Next New Jersey Gold Coast?

From the Courier Post Online:

Camden doesn't have to be America's poorest city

The city has potential to draw in new residents and businesses and lift itself out of the bottom of some dubious rankings.

It's no coincidence that America's most dangerous city for two years running is now, according to U.S. Census data, also America's poorest city.

Camden's median household income is just $18,007 a year, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Imagine raising a family on that annual income and it's easy to see why Camden is the poorest among all communities with at least 65,000 residents. It's also easy to understand why crime flourishes in Camden.
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Camden doesn't have to be this way. It has things to offer such as its fantastic views of downtown Philadelphia, its Waterfront attractions, its higher education and cultural institutions, its rich history and its numerous transportation links.

Despite what some may say, it's not impossible for Camden to lift itself and its residents out of its current state. But to do so will take a concrete plan and, more importantly, government, school and community leaders focused singularly on implementing that plan. What Camden doesn't need is leaders who are more interested in keeping jobs and other benefits for themselves and their friends and political allies while allowing things to remain status quo.

Camden has potential. But it will take bold leaders and bold actions, not just talk, to lift Camden from being America's poorest and most dangerous city.